This Collection is packed with more than 20 full-length
Urban Fantasy and Paranormal Romance reads from New York Times, USA Today, and
International Bestselling Authors!

Don’t miss this collection of more than twenty unique twists in paranormal
romance and urban fantasy, providing over one million words of supernatural
suspense that will transport you to new worlds with smoking hot action and
heart-throttling adventure!

It only took one heartbeat to change my life--one chilling phone call in the
middle of the night.

And then, as if my life didn't already suck, my dad sends my brother and me to
some idyllic island for the summer to live with a grandma we never met. WTH.
Naturally, I rebel. In the end, I find myself shipped off to Raven Hallow...and
bored to tears.

Until I get an eyeful of the mind-bendingly gorgeous Zane Hunter. The dark-hair
cutie makes my pulse go bonkers, and I think, maybe this might not be so bad
after all. Six feet of swoon inducing looks, with a hint of Celtic charm in his
voice, he was the type of guy that left a string of broken hearts in his wake.
And I had all the heartbreak I could handle.

Yet, there is something uncanny, almost supernatural about Zane, and it's not
just his devastating smirk. No matter how much distance I put between us, Raven
Hallow isn't big enough, and the sparking tension between is undeniable. Of
course, the one person I want to avoid becomes my salvation.

My past comes back to terrorize me. Someone wants me dead, and the closer I get
to the truth, the more I realize my whole life is a lie. I am no longer sure
what is more frightening--the attempts on my life or the guy whose heart and
soul are synchronized with mine.

WHITE RAVEN is the enthralling first installment in The Raven series. A YA
paranormal romance full of atmosphere, self-discovery, and love that will keep
you captivated until the very last page.

TJ and Rose kept the conversation rolling as I gave the
appropriate one-word responses or a head nod. I didn’t have much of an
appetite, mostly picking at my chicken Caesar salad and gazing out at the
ocean, until…

His hair was black as a wintry night, eyes icy blue as a
gypsy’s heart. He had a lazy saunter about him and a glint of humor twinkling
in those heart-melting eyes. There was nothing loose about his body, muscles
bunching as he tethered a boat to the dock. I twiddled the straw, staring
brazenly.

Good God. I wanted to have his babies. Not now, but most
definitely someday.

And just like that, my summer got a billion times hotter…and
interesting—way more interesting. I bit my lip, mulling over how I was going to
accidentally fall into his pants. Um—I mean path or even his lap would do,
anything to get that one’s attention.

Drool hit the table in a mad case of fangirl, and I didn’t
even know his name.

As if he sensed he was being slobbered over, his eyes
scraped over me, and I held my breath. Holy hot tamales. An electric bolt
of…lust maybe, I really didn’t know what it was, but it coiled through my body,
making me shudder. A flicker of an unidentified emotion crossed his face, right
before a secret smile appeared on his lips. Oh man, don’t get me started on his
lips.

Elbows propped on the table, I rested my head on the edge of
my palms, continually gazing and getting lost in the depths of his eyes. He
hypnotized me. I followed his movements, my eyes glued to him. Then one of my
elbows slipped off the table in classic Piper form, and down I went. I caught
myself just before my chin whacked a corner of the patio table.

Only me.

Mortified, I closed my eyes.

TJ laughed. “Smooth, Pipe. I think you made a lasting
impression.”

J.L. Weil

Featured
Book: White Raven

I am super thrilled to be a part of this amazing boxed set and be in the company of such awesome authors. For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Jennifer Weil, but I write under J.L. Weil, and I’m most known for my Divisa Series. Hello, Jennifer! How long have you been a writer and how did you come to writing? For me, it all started because I love to read. I daydream a lot, and then one day, I started to write down the scenes running in my head. When I actually sat down to write my first book, I felt utterly ridiculous and excited at the same time. Luminescence was the end result, my very first novel. For the next two years, I literally wrote non-stop, releasing nine books. White Raven was my twelfth novel, and I currently have written a totally of fifteen books.My publishing journey has had its ups and downs. I’ve learned so much, and most of it from trial and error (lots of error). I virtual knew nothing about self-publishing when I started, and even though I have done the traditional route, for me personally, self-publishing fits. I enjoy the creative freedom and flexibility of making my own schedule. How did you come up with this storyline?Umm, I do a ton of daydreaming. Actually, I sleep with a notebook and a pen on my nightstand. There have been many times I've woken up and scratched something down. The fun part is trying to decipher it in the morning.I love myths and legends, particularly those Celtic inspired.What are the best and the worst aspects of writing?I absolutely love being a writer. My favorite part would be sharing the excitement of something I created with my readers. I love the interaction and the shared love for the characters. It is absolutely amazing hearing how excited readers get for release day, and I definitely feed off the energy. It motivates me to keep writing.It’s also pretty to cool to work in your PJ’s and not have to care what my hair looks like.Are there bad aspects of being a writer?For me personally, my biggest obstacle to overcome is negativity. I’m kind of a sensitive person, so developing a backbone has been a challenge. No matter how many hundreds of readers tell me how much they’ve enjoyed a book or loved a character, it only takes one negative comment. It doesn’t always affect me in major ways, but it might stick with me, maybe sneak back while I’m writing.For readers who don’t know about your books, tell us a little about them?Romance is my favorite genre. And I adore young love. There is nothing better than exploring that first kiss, those intense crazy feelings, and being so blissfully in love that nothing else matters.I love to write about headstrong females with smart mouths that get them in loads of trouble, and drool-worthy alpha males who get knocked on their butt all in the name of love. Add a bit of paranormal and magic to the mix and that’s my recipe for a novel. What do you think makes a good story?A really hot, mouth-watering bad boy. I am a sucker for them. The more possessive and snarky, the better. Lots of kissing and stuff, if you get my drift. I also like my heroine to be sassy and empowering.Are you a Plotting (plot out) and Pantsing (free writing) writing? No plotting here. I pretty much fly by the seat of my pants. My style consists of a bunch of scribbled notes of ideas and scenes that come to me in the most inconvenient times, like when I’m stuck in traffic, in the shower, or waiting in line at the grocery store. Trying to piece those together in a story that flows can be interesting. Most of the time when I get to the end of a book, I’m shocked it all came together. I also think I suffer quite a bit from procrastination thanks to Twitter and Facebook.What are 3 of your favorite quotes from White Raven?“I think you dropped something, Pipe,” he said. “Uh, what?” “Your standards,” he sneered.”“Oh, so suddenly you’re an expert in crazy?” “After meeting you, I feel I could write a thesis on the subject.”“…I will be your sword. I will be your shield. I will defend you until my last breath. This vow I swear freely, to be your weapon as long as you shall live.”Who is your favorite character from White Raven and why?Zane Hunter. I love bad boys, and Zane being death reaper definitely has a bad side. I like to let my lead males be bad. The more trouble they cause the better. They’re more fun that way!Are reader reviews important to you? Extremely. I like knowing how the reader felt about the story, or if they connected with a certain character. Those are elements I want to know if they came across to the reader as I had hoped. For me, characterization is important, and I like to keep things as real as possible. I want the reader to forget it’s a paranormal story. And of course lots of hot guys help. The feedback I get from readers helps me know areas I might need to pay more attention to. I want to grow as a writer with each book.What are five facts readers might not know about you?1. I am obsessed with tattoos and piercings. They can be found in almost all my stories.2. Jensen Ackles is my celebrity crush. *sigh*3. I love Celtic, magical, and mystical elements.4. Green Bay Packers are my favorite team!5. I’m shy and suck at chitchat.Tell us about your other books?I have two other series besides the Raven Series. The Divisa series is about a half-demon and the girl he would risk everything to save. Chase and Angel have a unique bond. And through the series the bond only deepens, solidifying Angel to Chase and consequently to Hell. This series is filled with romance, action, challenges, death, and an unbreakable love. I have mad love for these two characters.The Luminescence Trilogy was the first series I ever wrote and is packed with magic and young love. Brianna and Gavin captivate the pages of this series. In a journey self-discovery, Bri must learn to embrace the power inside her.What are you currently working on?I am working on a new series, Beauty Never Dies Chronicles. It is a Dystopian Fantasy Romance with a fairytale spin. Slumber, book 1, will be out January 10, 2017.Thanks for stopping by guys! I hope you’ll check out Dark Legends and find yourself capture by the stories inside.

Award-winning and Bestselling author J.L. Weil writes Teen
& New Adult Paranormal Romances about spunky, smart mouth girls who always
wind up in dire situations. For every sassy girl, there is an equally
mouthwatering, overprotective guy. Of course there is lots of kissing. And
stuff. Most of her books are for ages 16+. They usually have what she considers
the good stuff - sexual content (oh yeah) and swearing. You have been warned ;)
An admitted addict to Love Pink clothes, raspberry mochas from Starbucks,
(yum!) and Jensen Ackles (double yum!). She loves gushing about books and
Supernatural with her readers. www.jlweil.com

Tuesday, December 27, 2016

Big announcement! My book, The Para-Portage of Emily, will be published in this amazing boxed set along with 20 other amazing authors! Soon I'll be sharing a heap of author spotlights, so watch this space!

This Collection is packed with more than 20 full-length
Urban Fantasy and Paranormal Romance reads from New York Times, USA Today, and
International Bestselling Authors!

Other pre-order links coming soon

Don’t miss this collection of more than twenty unique twists in paranormal romance and urban fantasy, providing over one million words of supernatural suspense that will transport you to new worlds with smoking hot action and heart-throttling adventure!The DARK LEGENDS boxed set includes: Mermaids, Sirens, Shifters, Vampires, Dragons, Sorcerers, Warriors, Angels, Faeries, Demons, Witches, Psychics, Ghosts, Mythology, Folk Tales, Legends, Dark Magic, Time Travel, and More!

T.F. Walsh with Demon's MarkMonica Corwin with SoullessJ.L. Weil with White RavenLaxmi Hariharan with RedemptionJA Culican with The Keeper of Dragons, The Prince ReturnsMuffy Wilson with The Para-Portage of EmilyGK DeRosa with Wilder: The Guardian SeriesMarilyn Peake with ShadeKevin McLaughlin with By Darkness RevealedCarissa Ann Lynch with Midnight MossVivienne Savage with Making WavesAnna Hub with Beyond the ShadowsHJ Lawson with New OrderEmma Nichols with Blood MoonShelley Munro with Claimed & SeducedJ.A.Armitage with Two of ClubsLeilani Love with Violca's DragonDemelza Carlton with Ocean's Gift

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Treaty

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withScarlet
Thread

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Enter the Dark Legends giveaway below to win a $50 Amazon gift card or one of two fantasy books!

This Collection is packed with more than 20 full-length
Urban Fantasy and Paranormal Romance reads from New York Times, USA Today, and
International Bestselling Authors!

Don’t miss this collection of more than twenty unique twists in paranormal
romance and urban fantasy, providing over one million words of supernatural
suspense that will transport you to new worlds with smoking hot action and
heart-throttling adventure!

Demon hunter, Levi Walker eliminates the bastards using
divine weapons. One monster at a time until he tracks down the demonic filth
that killed his best friend. So when he finally corners the beast, it’s payback
time. But with the newest hunting recruit making an appearance and catching him
off guard—the same minx who broke his heart months earlier—the fight takes a
deadly twist. The demon targets Cary, but in Levi’s attempt to save her, they
both get marked for death.

Cary Stone’s secret will get her thrown into Hell faster
than a demon jacked up on virgin blood. Born a half-demon, she’s always
followed her father’s instruction—never get close to anyone, never stay too
long in one place, and always work alone. Except this past year, she’s managed
to break every single rule by getting a job hunting demons, falling insanely
for Levi, and getting them both on the hit list by the biggest mercenary in
Hell. But revealing her secret to Levi comes with the complication of him
attempting to exorcise her. Whichever way she turns, death awaits. All she
really wants is a normal life and a chance with Levi, but looks like that’s a
fantasy she’ll never have.

Steam poured out from the open shower door like smoke from
the fiery gates of Hell. She flapped her shirt with her free hand but it did
nothing to cool her down.

She stuck her hand with the tweezers through the open glass
door, mist everywhere. “If you got out of the shower, put some pants on, and
sat on the couch, I could easily remove those splinters.”

Warm, wet fingers banded around her wrist. Her head jerked
toward him, her eyes flying open.

Levi’s long hair was slicked off his face. His eyes were the
warm shade of brandy and seemed to strip her bare of her defenses. “The steam
will help get them out.”

The softness in his gaze weakened her resolve. Water sluiced
down his face, over his lips, dripping from his chin onto a sculptured chest
that called to her. An inferno swarmed her insides, and her gaze shot upward
toward his face.

Her attention dipped to the ink on his chest, just above his
heart, reminding her of a shield. The protective rune reduced the chance of
demons possessing him. It didn’t eliminate the possibility. Nothing did. But
the rune was like the rhythm method—it wouldn’t save him but it might help his
chances—even if just a bit.

The rounded Rune encased a flame with neither a beginning
nor end.

“It’s below my right shoulder.” His mouth curled upward with
a wicked expression. She shut her mouth tight or she’d be asking him to help
her undress. “The splinters,” he prompted.

Words tumbled free without her consent. “Sure… Umm… I mean,
let’s do it.”

He released her hand and turned away from her, but his wet
hair covered the flesh skin below his shoulders.

“You always had long hair?” She pushed the wet strands aside
and spotted two large splinters. Yep, he was telling the truth.

“My dad rarely got his hair cut, and I guess I got picked up
his habit.”

“Hmh.” Her gaze fell to his butt. Two dimples sat above his
firm ass and while her first reaction would have her reach out, grope him, and
lick the beads of water off his skin, she strangled the tweezers in her hand to
keep from reaching for them. Why was she torturing herself?

Studying the corded muscles in his back, she zeroed in on
the two shards of wood again. She placed a hand flat between his shoulder blades,
and scorching heat radiated from him.

Focus. Despite her shaky hand, she plucked them out. Blood
bubbled from the wounds.

“You’re done.” She only made it one quick step away from the
shower before Levi had turned around.

“Thanks.”

Silence floated between them with nothing but the sound of
running water. He wrapped an arm around her waist, drawing her against his wet
body. The moisture soaked through her clothes. Her mind emptied as his hardness
pressed against her, and her libido did somersaults. He withdrew the tweezers
from her clutched hand and set them down somewhere behind her.

“I wish you’d returned my calls,” he said.

Her response jammed somewhere between her toes and ears,
along with any rational thinking. Unless of course, someone considered ripping
their clothes off to jump a naked hunk reasonable behavior. Cary had lost focus
on anything but Levi’s body mashed against hers. His warm breath on her face.
The tightness of his grip around her hips. She felt tiny in his arms. Nothing
mattered right then. Not the demons, not her secret, not even making sense of
why Levi hugged her when she’d made it clear a relationships between them
couldn’t work.

Beneath his gaze, she melted. He offered her a temporary
fairytale escape. With his hand threading through her hair, drawing her closer,
every nerve in her body stood on end. She raised herself on tippy toes and
tilted her head back to reach his mouth. He leaned forward, his soft lips
grazing hers. Fire shot through her body.

“I saw you come in the bathroom before, spying on me.”

“What!?”

T.F. Walsh

Featured
Book: Demon's Mark

It’s wonderful to be here, and
I’m super excited to chat with you. Can’t wait to see what questions you’ve got
lined up for me. Fire away.

How long have you been a writer, Tania, and how did
you come to writing?

While I’ve only been writing for about five
years, I like to think that a writer has always been living inside my head. I
grew up listening to bedtime Romanian stories that could only be compared to
the Brothers Grimm tales, and ever since then folklore and mythology has
fascinated me. I remember as a child, I enjoyed scribbling stories on pieces of
papers and on the inside of book covers. I even signed the books as if they
were my own. Let’s just say, my sister wasn’t impressed when she found her
books written on. It was years later when I fell ill with a horrible flu that I
pulled out my laptop out and decided to type up some of my ideas. And ever
since, I haven’t been able to stopJ

How did you come up with this storyline?

Well, funny story. I was going through this
phase of watching Supernatural and Dog the Bounty Hunter shows… addicted is a
better way to describe it, anyway, after getting my fix, a story came together
in my mind. A half-demon hiding in plain sight in the human world and working
alongside the country’s best demon hunter. What could possibly go wrong… right?

On another note, I went through another
phase of watching those b-grade snake movies too – Anaconda vs Python. But no
story has spawned from them yet!!

What are the best and the worst aspects of
writing?

I love hearing from readers what they
thought of my stories, if they’ve been touched by a scene, did they connect to
a character. The aspect of writing I adore is creating fictional worlds, and
then getting lost in them.

The hard part is stepping back from my
creative side and editing. Needs to be done because I’m a big believer that
great stories are rewritten during edits, but that ride sure is a bumpy one.

What inspires you to write?

The passion of delving into my imagination
and letting anything happen.

How did you conduct your research for Demon’s
Mark

Lots and lots of reading on the topics I’m
writing. Much of this was done online. So in Demon’s Mark, I did extensive
research on how priests exorcise possessions, understanding the hierarchy of
demons, what exactly are hellhounds and their abilities (You’ve want to meet
Blinkie in Demon’s Mark!!). I also watched lots of YouTube videos to really see
the streets of Detroit and Ann Arbor as I’ve never been there.

What are 3 of your favorite quotes from Demon’s
Mark?

Oh this is so hard…

Cary shifted in her seat, her insides
buzzing. “Thanks, but I only spank guys I’ll respect in the morning.”

---

Levi stepped closer, his eyes hooded. “You
might have just ruined me for any other girl.”

---

What did hellhounds snack on anyway—steaks,
rabbits, arms? But the real question was who had sent it?

More Favorites from Demon’s Mark:

“Because your Cary is a fantasy. She’s not
me. And you know nothing about the real me! Did you know that I hate cherries.
I always sleep with socks, even in summer. And I sponsor seven kids in
Bolivia.” A shiver rolled down her back, and she rubbed the goose bumps from
her arms. She locked her gaze with him and braced herself for his smart-ass
response.

What would your friends say is your best
quality?

Wild imagination + positiveness

Are reader reviews important to you?

Absolutely… I love hearing from readers and
seeing how my stories made them feel. How they interpreted the story and
characters.

What do you do when you don’t write?

I actually work as a social media manager
for a kitchen appliance company in Sydney, AustraliaJ

Tell us about your other books?

My Wulfkin Legacy series follows a band of
wolf shifters from Transylvania and their struggle to find their mates amid
secrets, danger and a power-hungry alpha who doesn’t care who he crushes to get
his way. The first story in the series, CLOAKED, begins with Daciana who leaves
the pack to live in the city and falls for a forbidden human detective. The
latest book in the series (#5) comes out December 2016 – Cloaked in Christmas.

And for readers who adore dragon-shifters,
then my story, FALLEN ASHES has just come out. It follows the story of Fallen,
the last dragon-shifter trying to escape capture by the Queen. But getting
herself magically bound to the Queen’s Guardian wasn’t on her to-do-list.
Neither was falling for him. But he has a hit list with Fallen’s name on it. And
if she dies, so does he. Along with the rest of the world.

If you could share one thing about yourself
that you would like readers to know what would it be?

I was born in Transylvania, and a lot of my
stories are based in Romania which is a country seeped in legends. I love
introducing readers to new locations and making them feel like they are discovering
new worlds.

It’s been a blast and
if anyone has any questions, be it about my stories, giant reptiles, or
Transylvania, please feel free to reach out to me at www.tfwalsh.com

TF Walsh emigrated from Romania to Australia at the age of
eight and now lives in a regional city south of Sydney with her husband.
Growing up hearing dark fairytales, she's always had a passion for reading and
writing horror, paranormal romance, urban fantasy and young adult stories. She
balances all the dark with light fluffy stuff like baking and traveling.